Our expertise
Forensics
ESR provides world-class forensic science services and research to a range of New Zealand and international government agencies and private corporations. ESR is the sole provider of forensic services to the NZ Police and works closely with NZ Customs on...
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ESR specialises in investigating water quality, identifying contamination sources, and develop resources for our clients to better manage waterways and the surrounding environment and address possible risks to public health.
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ESR’s multi-disciplinary team are providing expertise to support the national response to the global pandemic
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ESR is the standing army to respond to disease, and support human health. Our team of health scientists provide unprecedented insight and expert advice to help prevent and reduce disease, especially in the area of communicable or infectious disease.
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ESR specialises in investigating water quality, identifying contamination sources, and develop resources for our clients to better manage waterways and address possible risks to public health.
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ESR is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute that specialises is science relating to people and communities. We deliver enhanced scientific and research services to the public health, food safety, security and justice systems and the environmental sector in New Zealand and...
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ESR’s social systems team applies extensive expertise and experience to help decision-makers address challenging and intractable problems with high levels of complexity and
uncertainty.
Genomics
ESR’s genomic science encompasses microbial, human, meta and forensic genomics, transcriptomics and epigen omics.
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